Both are retirees and have been volunteering their book sorting, cleaning and selling sevivces for 8 10 years each. Lifeline canberras bookfairs raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local crisis support service running. Some are better than others, but all worth your time. This is an organisation that has been serving the northern beaches area for over 40 years now and in this time, they have helped many thousands of people in their struggles with everyday life. Paul tautges, these resources include a clear gospel presentation, personal. Saturday is family day with fun activities for the kids. As you enter the car park, there is a silver coloured garden shed on the right set back slightly from the car park and next to the blue clothing bins. Its on this weekend 10am til 5pm saturday, 10am til 4pm sunday. Lifeline is a national charity providing all australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. The group meets at the gordon office on the 3rd wednesday of the month, 10am to 12 noon. Lifelines newest retail store in gladesville will be officially opened by hunters. Every fair is planned, prepared, and presented by a dedicated team of volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure. Brisbane we are back bringing you over a million books across 10 massive days all to raise vital funds for lifeline. Charity book fair in canberra attracts record crowds.
As you may be aware, lifeline south coast had to make the tough decision to cancel the march big book fair. Lifeline northern beaches offers 24hour telephone crisis support, and a. The lifeline mini books address daytoday issues from a biblecentered perspective, with an emphasis on bringing help and guidance to people who are struggling or suffering, as well as to those who minister to them. Lifeline northern beaches offers 24hour telephone crisis support, and a suite of support services for. Lifeline northern beaches has temporarily closed all lifeline shops. The lifeline book shed is located directly behind our office at 4 park avenue gordon in the car park, off pearson avenue. From lavish coffeetable books to literary classics, a favourite tome is sure to be uncovered. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, culture and ongoing connection of aboriginal and torres strait islander people to country. For further information about upcoming groups, please call 8287 1158 or email us. Lifeline northern beaches sydney road, balgowlah, nsw.
Book fair volunteers help out at a local book fair. Kawana bookfair a book for a lifeline sunshine coast. I always bag a bargain ie buy at least a big shopping bag of books. Kellyville public school, 35a windsor rd, kellyville. Lifeline northern beaches book fair sydney by gary brown.
Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of book lovers in canberra. Lifeline rockhampton bookfest rockhampton eventfinda. All types of beatles related material will be available for sale. May 03, 2014 lose yourself at the lifeline rockhampton bookfest, 3 to 4 may 2014, walter pierce pavilion. Over 50,000 quality used books, all categorised, plus cds and dvds. All books are donated by our generous community and our book fairs are vital to ensuring we can continue to provide crisis support and suicide prevention services. During the 20 2014 financial year there has been two book fairs at the illawarra sports stadium, berkeley and the first book fair at the shoalhaven entertainment centre, nowra. The book fair features a variety of books, including childrens books, all proceed from the twoday sale will be donated to lifeline canberras suicide prevention program. Lifeline book fairs raise thousands of dollars each year to help support the lifeline crisis support services.
While all books are very reasonably priced, with many bargains, its easy to get carried away. We thank the talented artists who volunteered their time and talent to let our farming families know they are not forgotten this summer and to remind them that lifeline is here to listen on 11 14 247. Stock up on some happiness at the annual lifeline southside bookfair. All proceeds go to support the valuable telephone crisis support provided by lifeline in the community, so book buying can be an opportunity to provide hope and help to those in need. Lifeline canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys book fairs are run entirely by volunteers. Help us towards our vision of an australia free of suicide. Book lovers turn out for lifeline bookfest in brisbane. Choose from over 50,000 titles and help raise money for suicide prevention. Lifeline book depot 267 harbord rd, brookvale 2100 5th driveway past officeworks. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury bookfair wahroonga book fair. Lifeline is a telephone counselling service and they hold many book fairs around the country to raise funds. For 24hour telephone crisis support, call lifeline on 11 14. I met with 2 volunteers, one of which was the hornsby book fair coordinator. Five new managing your mood groups starting soon lifeline. This is a sale of secondhand books, rare books, cds, dvds, sheet music, etc. Spike in calls to lifeline northern beaches following. Lifeline south coast wollongong 2500 02 4228 0403 clothing, bricabrac, 19 auburn street, wollongong 9.
Book fairs in each oddnumbered year, the friends conducts a book fair. Over the years ive written down every store ive visited and its location in alphabetical order. This september, you can indulge yourself at the kawana waters community centre book fair while helping to fund lifeline, one of our societys most important public charity services. The centre has plenty of parking, and several great cafes. Its bookworm bliss each event has thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs at bargain prices. This invaluable organisation does everything it can, from suicide. October 20, 2018 canberra, act, australia monu dahiya is feeling fantastic with neha dahiya and 50 others at lifeline book fair. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury book fair nsw cancelled because of the covid19 situation. Books include texts, australiana, foreign languages, art, medical, engineering and commerce.
Lifeline runs 4 book fairs a year and the sign team erects and removes corflutes and banners prior to and after each book fair. Lifeline south coast would like to acknowledge the aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples as traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. Fundraisers assist in fundraising activities and donation collection. Lifeline bookfest what is on in brisbane the weekend edition. Lifeline northern beaches has run hundreds book fairs thanks to the tireless efforts of our book fair volunteers. Everyday all around australia, lifeline is seeking to recruit volunteers. Feel free to let me know where youve been and ill give it a go. Lifeline canberra is a leading charity in the act, setting the benchmark for suicide prevention and communitywide awareness for mental health advocacy. Lifeline australia 11 14 crisis support and suicide. Lifeline telephone crisis supporters provide emotional support to those in crisis. Lifeline book fair canberra, australian capital territory. One of sydneys best loved charities brings its famous book fair event to thornleigh community centre, across two days 8am 5pm each day. Lifeline northern beaches is part of the national lifeline network, who are the leading provider of suicide prevention services in australia. Our team is here to listen, provide support, answer questions, and take your suggestions on board.
It will be held 20th to 22nd november at balgowlah boys campus. Lifeline retail and donation drop off points lifeline sydney and sutherland ashfield 21 02 8922 9071 books 93 milton street, ashfield 9. The lifeline book fair will take place between 9am to 4pm on saturday and from 10am to 2pm on sunday in the old steptoe building next to lifeline in william street. Aug 04, 2017 lifeline bookfest ipswich will see around 300 tables stocked to the brim with over 80 tonnes of hardcovers and paperbacks of all genres, styles and authors. Visit our events page to see our yearly calendar and find out when a book fair is being held near you or call the book depot on 0439 6 005. Lifeline book fair at thornleigh sydney mums group. There are heaps of great things about the lifeline bookfest. We have a wide range of books, movies, music, games, comics and more at our usual low prices. This is an unprecedented time please do not take donations to our warehouse please take extra care of yourselves. Lifeline northern beaches book fair article by event listing on 112018. Our centre is indebted to these two outstanding groups of volunteers, and their leaders, and to the generosity of the public who donate books. Register now, start soon lifeline harbour to hawkesbury.
Adult group 1 for adults aged 18 and over starting february 26 at lifeline northern beaches, balgowlah, 10am12pm mondays. For further information about the local support services available in. Lifeline northern beaches was established almost 50 years ago to serve the area stretching from kirribilli to palm beach for more info on our area, click here. It will be held from 2028 january and is held twice a year in brisbane, plus all over queensland.
Buy a book and help save a life, now theres a win win situation. Lifeline northern beaches offers 24hour telephone crisis support, and a suite of support services for the northern beaches community. Jan 19, 2014 book lovers turn out to browse through bargains at lifeline bookfest in brisbane. Were committed to empowering australians to be suicidesafe through connection, compassion and hope. In 2018 lifeline harbour to hawkesbury will be running managing your mood groups at locations in balgowlah, gordon, lindfield and hornsby, details as follows. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine. Jan 19, 2018 visit the lifeline bookfest in brisbane, the largest secondhand book sale in queensland. Were an independent organisation with a local board, a small number of salaried staff, and over 600 volunteers, who provide invaluable support. The lifeline bookfest is a long running secondhand book festival which is held a couple of times a year all over australia, including in brisbane.
Lifeline book fair northern beaches article by seafarrwide on 26102015. Lifeline northern beaches holds four giant book fairs during the year. The next lifeline bookfest in brisbane will run from saturday 17th january 2020 to monday 27th january 2020. More than just fundraising days, our book fairs are popular community events, where people from right across the northern beaches get. Hundreds of volunteers are needed, so if you have an interest in books. The event is set to offer the biggest array of bargain priced books in ipswich this year. It is a voluntary commitment each quarter, rather than a weekly one, and would suit recently retired people or active.
Donate goods with seven shops and several major book fairs every year, we always welcome donations of quality books, clothes and bricabrac. Saturday june xx, sunday june xx 9 am 3 pm each day. Jul 07, 2017 happiness is curling up with a good book. The harbour to hawkesbury division of lifeline runs a number of book fairs each year in order to raise money for its 24 hour telephone counselling service. Lifeline book fair epic exhibition park in canberra.
Lifeline retail volunteers work in a lifeline shop or warehouse as a shop assistant, cashier, driver or stock sorter. May 10, 2016 the photos had an address on the back and the book fair coordinator returned them to a very appreciative daughter of the man in the photos. With a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including rare books and collectables, childrens books, textbooks and foreign language books, you wont want to miss the lifeline canberra book fair. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to close the warehouse and the donations facility, given the current risks associated with covid19. Lifeline banks on book fair funds central western daily. Bbq 50 year of lifeline northern beaches family ministry. More than just fundraising days, our book fairs are popular community events, where people from right across the northern beaches get together and connect in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. If you need support call lifeline on 11 14 or text on 0477 11 14 from 6pm to midnight. This is an unprecedented time please do not take donations to our warehouse please take. Creating suicide safer communities since 1978, lifeline macarthur is dedicated to saving lives and promoting mental health in the community. Lifeline northern beaches, 310 sydney road, balgowlah 2020. Thornleigh book fair thornleigh community centre, thornleigh.
But its not just books up for grabs at the lifeline bookfest brisbane. Lifeline northern beaches book fairs see above all funds raised support the activities of lifeline northern beaches. We have a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including rare books and collectables, childrens books, textbooks and foreign language books. Lifelines thornleigh book fair celebrates 10 years on saturday 28 april and sunday 29 april. Lifeline distribution centre clothing, accessories, bricabrac 267 harbord rd, brookvale 2100 5th driveway past officeworks. This group offered to graduates of the reach group and managing your mood group. Book fair lifeline s big book fair continues to go from strength to strength. Launched last year, managing your mood is a new 16week skillsdevelopment group for people who are struggling with distressing feelings and thoughts, or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression. Book lovers turn out for lifeline bookfest in brisbane abc news. They run all over queensland, all throughout the year. Our annual fundraising event program has become part of the fabric on the region with our bookfairs attracting over 50,000 people each year. Held over three huge days, this event is a mustattend.
While its a little more expensive than a salvos, the selection and quality of stock make it worthwhile. Record crowds have flocked to the lifeline book fair in canberra, which is expected to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity. Im not sure how many of last years books ive read yet. Lifeline answers more than 40,000 calls each year, is owned and operated by wesley mission, and is one of 37 centres accredited by lifeline australia. Lifeline bookfest offers brisbane bookworms a place to discover new authors and subjects, and spend four days filling bag or trolley with a range of preloved books. Lifeline is a crisis support and suicide prevention service that is entirely nonforprofit. Lifeline northern beaches mental health service balgowlah. Lifeline is looking for people from all walks of life who would like to make a commitment to regular volunteer work and who are willing to learn new skills, support others and work within the vision and values of lifeline. Use the form below to join our mailing list so we can let you know when we are able to reopen. Aug 11, 2015 this september, you can indulge yourself at the kawana waters community centre book fair while helping to fund lifeline, one of our societys most important public charity services. The lifeline bookfest is a second hand book sale for book lovers young and old. We will keep all our loyal customers up to date on any changes to our scheduled october big book fair.
This is a fantastic community event for all ages with an entire room dedicated to childrens and young adult books. Each one takes place at a different venue and they range from clearance sales to fiction sales and general book sales. Preregistration is necessary for graduates interested in the group. If you love a good browse in a bookstore then you wont want to miss lifeline s northern beaches 3 day giant book fair. Lifeline northern beaches book life posts facebook. Youll also find magazines and pamphlets, sheet music, comics, maps and atlases, talking books, records and cds, dvds, games and jigsaws. A special for this years book sale is that there will be a beatles shrine at this book fair. Ive been attending two local book fairs for the past few years. There will be books for collectors, as well as a large number of books which have won awards and also old collectable books. Lifeline to launch dedicated bushfire response phoneline. Our next giant book fair the next lifeline giant book fair will be held at ted blackwood hall, warriewood.
Shop at lifeline with eight stores across the northern beaches, were proud to provide our community with a great range of quality preloved goods, from kids clothes to homewares and books. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more yellow pages directory. Lifeline south coast nsw 24hr telephone crisis support 11 14. To register, please call the lifeline phn groups coordinator on 8287 1158 or email ordinator. For over 49 years, our highly skilled volunteers have provided 247 support via our local 11 14 crisis support service.
Ipswich lifeline bookfest bringing back the love of real. As these stores are now closed we cannot accept any donations, so please wait until we reopen before bringing in your clean, goodquality donations of clothing and other preloved goods. Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven events a year. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury book fairs 2014 sydney. On friday more than 4,000 people attended the fair, with. Everyone should have a lifeline bookfest experience and if you havent before, come along and get lost in the rush of finding a good story or that one book youve been searching forever for.
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